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(Submitted under Rule 34 of Uttar Pradesh Minor Mineral Concession Rules 1963

and its amendment 2013)

OF

RIVER SAND/MORRUM MINE

VILLAGE-UMRAWT, TEHSIL-MANJHANPUR,DISTRICT-KAUSHAMBI,UTTAR PRADESH

, Block-15-42, Total Allotted Area- 10 Acres (4.0469 Ha.)

PERMIT PERIOD: 6 MONTH

APPLICANT

Prepared By

ARUN KUMAR YADAVARUN KUMAR YADAVARUN KUMAR YADAVARUN KUMAR YADAV

RQP/AJM/242/2003/A,

Validity upto 21st

May, 2023

SURESH CHAND DANI S/O REWADRSURESH CHAND DANI S/O REWADRSURESH CHAND DANI S/O REWADRSURESH CHAND DANI S/O REWADR DDDDANIANIANIANI

R/O 264 GOJAJALI, VICHLI, HALDANI, NAINITAL

INDEX

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE NO.

1. Chapter – 1 : Introduction 1

2. Chapter – 2 : General Information 2

3. Chapter – 3 : Geology, Reserve and Replenishment Study 5

4. Chapter – 4 : Mining 19

5. Chapter – 5 : Blasting 32

6. Chapter – 6 : Mine Drainage 32

7. Chapter – 7 : Disposal of Waste 33

8. Chapter – 8 : Use of Mineral 33

9. Chapter – 9 : Mineral Beneficiation 33

10. Chapter – 10 : Surface Transport 33

11. Chapter – 11 : Site Services 34

12. Chapter – 12 : Employment Potential 34

13. Chapter – 13 : Environment Management Plan 35

14. Chapter – 14 : Any other Information 44

15. Progressive Mine Closure Plan 45

(vi)

LIST OF ANNEXURES

S.No. Particulars Annexure No.

1 Authorization letter/Consent letter from

applicant

I

2 LOI II

3 RQP Certificate III

4 Some photograph of the area IV

LIST OF PLATES

S. No. Particulars Plate Number

1 Location Plan 1

2 Key Plan 2

3 Google Map 3

4 Cadastral Map 4

5 Surface cum Surface Geological Plan & Sections

5

6 Year Wise Development Plan & Sections 6

7 Conceptual Plan 7

Overseas Min-tech Consultants

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CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION

Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining of minor mineral Sand/Morrum has been granted under U.P Minor

Mineral Concession Rules 1963 by District Mining Officer, Kaushambi (U.P) vide Letter No. 256/M

/E-TENDER/SAND/MORRUM /2017-18 Kaushambi dated 16.05.2017, for the period of 6 month to

Sh.Suresh Chand Dani S/o Rewadhar Dani 264 Gojajali Vichli Haldani Nainital. The total area of

mining is (10 Acres) 4.0469 Hectares approximately. The Mining Lease is granted for a period of 6

month from the date of grant of permit Copy enclosed as Annexure-II.

The proposed production capacity of Sand/Morrum is 40468 cum. The lease area lies on the river

beds of Yamuna River tributaries of Yamuna River in Kaushambi district, U.P. The proposed

mining project land has been allotted for mining of River Sand/Morrum throughout the riverbed of

Yamuna River district Kaushambi (U.P).Sand/Morrums Grades as fine, medium and coarse with

ranges 0.063 mm to 0.2 mm, 0.25 mm to 0.50 mm and 0.63 mm to 2.0 mm respectively.

In order to process further by the concern Department, an environment clearance from State

Expert Appraisal Committee is necessary. For the grant of environment clearance, preparation and

approval of Mining Plan for the said area is also one of the components. For this, the Company has

given the work of Preparation of Mining Plan to RQP- Arun Kumar Yadav, having RQP No.

RQP/AJM/242/2003/A, Validity 21st May, 2023.Consent is attached as Annexure-I.


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CHAPTER- 1 1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICANT

Name and address of Applicant:

Sh.Suresh Chand Dhani S/o Rewadhar Dhani

R/o 264 Goja jail Vichli Haldani Nainital,

1.2 STATUS OF THE APPLICANT:

Owner

1.3 MINERALS THAT THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO MINE

River Sand/Morrum (Minor Mineral)

1.4 NAME & ADDRESS & REGISTRATION NUMBER OF RECOGNISED PERSON, WHO HAS

PREPARED THE MINING PLAN: -

Arun Kumar Yadav,

RQP/AJM/242/2003/A,

Validity 21st May, 2023

501, Apex Tower, Tonk Road,

P.O. Jaipur-302015(Raj.)

E-mail- [email protected]

Website- www.overseasmintech.com

Telefax- 0141-2744509, M-+91-9460221084

1.5 NAME & ADDRESS OF PROSPECTING AGENCY


R/o 264 Goja jali Vichli Haldani Nainital,

1.6 DETAILS OF THE MINING LEASE AREA: -

(a) Allotted area of 4.0469 hectares marked on Toposheet No.63 G/6 refers Plate No. 2.

(b) Name of the Mineral: - Sand/Morrum/Morrum (Minor Mineral)

District- Kaushambi

State- Uttar Pradesh

Area in hectare: - 4.0469ha.

Status of Land: - River bed (GM land)

Permit Period- 6 Months


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DESCRIPTION OF GHATS PILLAR IN THE AREA: -

BLOCK

NO.

DISTRICT NAME OF

RIVER

NAME OF THE

GHAT/VILLAGE

COORDINATE AREA IN

(Ha.) LATITUDE

(N)

LONGITUDE

(E)

STRETCH-1 (YAMUNA RIVER)

BLOCK-15-43

KAUSHAMBI YAMUNA RIVER

UMRAWAR A 25025'31.71'' 81009'36.45'' 4.0469

B 25025'36.73'' 8109'27.86''

C 25025'40.40'' 8109'30.87''

D 25025'36.10'' 8109'39.40''

1.7 LEASE PERIOD: 6 Months.

1.8 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES: -

1.8.1. Railway Station: - Considering the extent of river beds, Sirathu Railway Station is the nearest

rail head for approach and transportation of mineral which is about 29.31 km North/ East from

the center of proposed mine activities.

1.8.2. Nearest Airport: - Considering the extent of river beds, Chitrkoot airport is the nearest airport

41.28.Km from the applied area in south/west direction.

1.8.3. Nearest Highway: - Nearest highway are SH-94 at 1.87Km in North/West direction of the

applied area, NH-76 20.0Km in South/east of the applied area.

1.8.4. Nearest Town/City: -.Nearest town is Sirathu which is 29.31km South/West from the center

of proposed mine activity.

1.8.5. Availability of water: - Water for drinking purpose is brought from nearby village. The water

of Hand Pump located nearby the area is potable and being used by the villagers, habitants and

labors. Water required for dust suppression will also be supplied from the Hand Pump by water

tanker.

1.8.6. Electricity: - There is no electric line passing through the mine area.

1.8.7. Educational Facilities: - The school and College facilities are available in kaushambi.

1.8.8. Mode of transportation of Mineral: - The allotted area is situated at Umrawat village

connected to tehsil Sirathu by SH-94. To reach at the allotted area, metalled road is there upto

the site .Mineral will be transported by truck/Dumper from the site to nearby Market.

1.8.9. River/ Canal: -Yamuna,Alwara Tall

1.8.10. Other relevant information: - Banking and all other essential infrastructural facilities are

available at Kaushambi district.


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CHAPTER-2

2.0 LOCATION & GENERAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 LOCATION

A) DETAILS OF THE AREA

S. No. Particulars Description

1 Lease area 4.0469ha.

2 Village umrawat

3 Tehsil Manjhanpur 4 District & State Kaushambi(U.P) 5 Name of River Yamuna River 6 Latitude N 25

025'31.71'' to 25

025'36.10''

7 Longitude E 8109'36.45'' to81,09'39.40 ''

2.2. GENERAL

S. No. Particulars Description

1 Mineral River Sand/Morrum/Morrum

2 Period of Mining Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining of minor

mineral Sand/Morrum/Morrum has been

granted under U.P Minor Mineral

Concession Rules 1963 by District Mining

Officer, Kaushambi (U.P) vide Letter No.

256/M /E-

TENDER/SAND/MORRUM/MORRUM/2017-

18Kaushambi dated 16.05.2017 3 Category of Land River bed (Non Forest Land) 4 Ownership of Land Owner

5 Approach Road SH-94

Location of Mine is shown in Plate No. 1. Google imagery showing in Plate No.3, 5 Km radius area

is shown in Plate No. 2. Surface Geological Plan of the area is shown in Plate No. 5.


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CHAPTER-3

3.1 Physiography

The topography of the area is flat. The district Kaushambi is located in the eastern part of the

state .The allotted area extends between the north latitudes of N 25025'31.71'' to

25025'36.10''longitudes of E 81

09'36.45'' to81,09'39.40 ''falling in the Survey of India

toposheet No’s. 63 G/6 It is situated in the plains of River Yamuna .The Yamuna River starts its

journey from yamuna River at umrawat locality of kaushambi and it flows through manjhanpur,

bachran, arjunpur, bachran,nigha areas of kaushambi. The district lies close to Vindhyanchal

Mountain. The climate of this district is on the whole dry, hot in summer and cool in winter.The

months of July to September marks the pleasing monsoon in the area. The average annual

rainfall in the district is 1036.6 mm.

3.2 Geology

The Vindhya mountains range rises in kaushambi district and extends to the south west. The

soil is generally red and the terrain generally rocky in the District. The geological formations

met with in the area are the quartzites of Vindhyan System and Quaternary alluvium. The

quartzites are found in the central and the southern parts of the area, forming hills and

highlands. They strike NE-SW to ENE-WSW dipping at high angles towards north-west. Two

main sets of joints present in the quartzites are bedding joints and vertical dip joints. Alluvium

in the area is found in the extreme northern part and on either side of the river Ganga. It is

also found locally in scattered patches throughout the area. Alluvium of the area comprises

clay, silt, Sand/Morrum and occasionally, kankar.

The Sand/Morrum stone of this area is of upper part of Kaimur plateau. The geology of the

area belongs to Vindhayan Super Group. Geologicaly the area comprises of upper vindhyan

formations consisting of Sand/Morrumstone, quartzite and shale. Vindhyan formation is

overlain by quarternary alluvium, which was deposited on the eroded basement. Upper

vindhyayan formation represented by kaimur series are divided into two groups the upper and

lower. The lower kaimur consists of quartzite and silicified shales at the base followed by susnai

conglomerates. The top of lower kaimur is characterized by thick shales belonging to vijaigarh

shales. The upper kaimur are represented by brown to red, fine grained Sand/Morrumstone

followed by white chandraul quartzite.

3.3 LOCAL GEOLOGY

Mining area is situated in the bank of Yamuna River. No soil is present in the area. River

Sand/Morrum is spread all over the area.

3.3 DETAILS OF EXPLORATION

Mining of Sand/Morrum is being done since long time. No specific method of exploration is

required as the river borne sediments are deposited all along the river bed and are very well

exposed on the surface. Moreover, these sediments are accumulated /replenished every year

during rainy season by river waters to almost more than extracted level depending on the

intensity of rains on the upstream side. Adequate quantity of Sand/Morrum / Morrum in mixed

state reserves is available to meet the market demand. There is no possibility of any other

mineral to be found in the area.

3.4 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES

This is the freshly allotted area for mining of river Sand/Morrum minor mineral. The area of

proposed mining for 6 Months is selected as per the provision made in the U.P Minor Mineral

Concession Rules, 1963 and its amendment 2013 under Rule 34 and guideline contained in the

river bed mining policy and land form studies. As per the LOI, the following special conditions

shall be applicable for excavation of minor mineral from river bed in order to ensure safety of

river beds, structure and the adjoining areas: -


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� The maximum depth of Sand/Morrum quarrying in the river bed shall not exceed 3 (three)

meters measured from the un-mined bed level at any point of time or the water table

whichever is less.

� The quarrying of Sand/Morrum shall be prohibited within 300 m on both sides of any

railway bridge or any bridge falling under any National Highway/State Highway and shall be

prohibited 100 m of both sides of any other bridge.

� No quarrying shall be permitted within 50 (fifty) meters of any public place i.e. cremation

ghat or any religious place etc.

� No quarrying shall be permitted within 5 (five) meters from both banks of the river.

� The quarrying of Sand/Morrum shall be prohibited within 100 (one hundred) meters

upstream and downstream from any dam/weir or any other structure erected for irrigation

purpose.

� No quarrying shall be permitted within 46 (forty six) meters distance from Flood control

embankments. The quarrying shall be restricted up to a depth of 1.80m within 46 (forty

six) meters to 61(sixty one) meters distance from the said embankments and shall be

further restricted up to a depth of 2.40 meters within 61 (sixty one) meters to 91(ninety

one) meters distance from the above said embankments.

A. Details of UNFC classification

UNFC is a three digit code based system, the economic viability axis representing

the first digit, the feasibility axis the second digit and the geological axis the third

digit. Each digit provided Codes 1, 2 and 3 in decreasing order. The highest

category of resources under UNFC system has code (111) and for lowest category

the code is (334).

Code (111): This code is provided for the economically mineable part of the

measured mineral resources (proved category reserves).

Code (121): This code is provided for the economically mineable part of the

indicated mineral resources (probable category reserves).

Code (211): The part of the measured mineral resources (proved category),

which as per feasibility study has not found economically mineable.

The reserves blocked in 7.5 meters buffer zone and 50 meters from

permanent structure.

Code (222): The part of the indicated mineral resources (probable category),

which as per feasibility study has not found economically mineable.

The reserves blocked in 7.5 meters buffer zone and 50 meters from

permanent structure.

Code (333): Tonnage, Grade and mineral contents can be estimated with low

level of confidence and resources are also inferred from geological.

Geological Reserves and grade:

The total mineable reserves as estimated within the leasehold are 40468 cum .The river Sand/Morrum

so extracted will be replenished every year after monsoon. The extractable reserves will be realized after

leaving out 1/5th of the width of the river in order to protect the river banks. The mining will be done

only up to a depth of 3 m.

Total Mineable Reserves = (Proved) reserves

= 40468 cum


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The mineral reserves are computed as per UNFC. The reserves are as follows:

Reserves of Sand/Morrum

Total Mineral Resources (A+B) Code Reserves

A. Mineral Reserves

1. Proved Mineral Reserves

2. Probable Mineral Reserves

111

121 & 122

40468.00cum

Nil

B. Remaining Mineral

1. Feasibility Mineral Resources

2. Prefeasibility Mineral Resources

3. Measured Mineral Resources

4. Indicated Mineral Resources

5. Inferred Mineral Resources

6. Reconnaissance Mineral Resources

211

221 & 222

331

332

333

334

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Details of UNFC classification

UNFC is a three digit code based system, the economic viability axis representing the first digit, the

feasibility axis the second digit and the geological axis the third digit. Each digit provided.

Codes 1, 2 and 3 in decreasing order. The highest category of resources under UNFC system has code

(111) and for lowest category the code is (334).

Code (111): This code is provided for the economically mineable part of the measured mineral resources (proved category reserves).

Code (121): This code is provided for the economically mineable part of the indicated mineral

resources (probable category reserves).

Code (211): The part of the measured mineral resources (proved category), which as per feasibility

study has not found economically mineable. The reserves blocked in 7.5 meters buffer

zone and 45 meters from permanent structure.

Code (222): The part of the indicated mineral resources (probable category), which as per feasibility study has not found economically mineable. The reserves blocked in 7.5 meters buffer

zone and 45 meters from permanent structure.

Code (333): Tonnage, Grade and mineral contents can be estimated with low level of confidence and resources are also inferred from geological.

Anticipated life of the mine

The area for Sand/Morrum (minor minerals) has been consented for a period of 6 Months from the date

of grant of permit. Accordingly, the annual production targets have been planned, in the first five years

it is proposed to be 40468.00cum. So, the anticipated life of mine will be 6 Months.


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CHAPTER-4

METHOD OF MINING

4.0 Present Method of Mining: -

It is a case of freshly grant of lease. The mining is being done by manually (semi-mechanized

only in night) as per the provisions laid in the new Sand/Morrum policy. There is mining carried

out by the LOI holder, however mining operation carried out by some other lessee in the past

with due permission from the department of Mines & Geology, Uttar Pardesh.

It is proposed to produce 40468.00cum.Sand/Morrum (minor minerals), for this, following

consideration taken for the proposed mine layout to be carried out systematically &

scientifically.

Mining activity will be carried out by open cast Semi-mechanized method.

� Lightweight excavators will be used for digging & loading of mineral in tippers.

� No OB/ waste material will be produced.

� No drilling/ blasting is required as the material is loose in nature.

� Proper benching of 3.0 m height will be maintained.

� Roads will be properly made and sprayed by water for suppression of dust.

� Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have slopes

more than 1 in 20.

� Extraction activities will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream side.

This will not obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in the river

course.

� Approach roads from the various blocks as already described earlier will be merging with

permanent tar roads on both sides of the river for transportation of the mineral to final

destinations.

4.1 Proposed Year wise development for five Years: -

The river Sand/Morrum is exposed and does not have any over burden so no development work

will be required for the mining of river bed Sand/Morrum. Extraction of river Sand/Morrum will

be done by semi- mechanized means and transportation will be done by hired tippers. It is

proposed to produce about 80,000cum.

4.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

Presently, no mining is carried out in the allotted area, so there is no machinery deployed for

mining operations. To achieve the desired production, as proposed in the four year Mining Plan

period, the following machinery is proposed to be deployed for Sand/Morrum mining. The

Machinery to be deployed and their Specifications are as follows - :

The Proposed Mining Machinery is as follows: -

S.No. Machine Make Capacity

1. JCB L&T 0.9 m3-1.85 m3

3. Dumper/Trucks Ashok Leyland 30 Tonne

4. Tractor Trolley Mahindra/Sonalika 4 Tonne


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4.3 Production for the six month: -

The production of Sand & Morrum will be 401468.00 cum as given by the govt. in the auction .

Excavated area will be replenished naturally due to sediment inflow from the catchment area.

4.4 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY DEVELOPED: -

The required rate of production is around of 40468.00 cum Sand/Morrum minor minerals. The

required target is planned & will be achieved during each year & maintained thereafter.

4.5 MINERAL RESERVE AND ANTICIPATED LIFE OF MINE: -

The area for Sand/Morrum (minor minerals) has been consented for a period of 6 Months from the date of auction .So, the anticipated life of mine will be 6 Months.

4.6 PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING: -

Opencast Working

Method for developing and working the deposits

The Mining will be carried out as per New Sand Policy by U.P Government. Secondary loading

will also be carried as the wet Sand/Morrum brought from the river bed will be dumped within

the river bed and let the Sand/Morrum become dry and further transported. Only dry

Sand/Morrum will be transported. The river Sand/Morrum deposited as the river bed material

will be exploited in its natural form by semi- mechanized open cast method.

Method of mining

The area allotted is for a period of 6 Months in yamuna river .Alloted area consists of 4.0469

ha area of Block-15-42 in umrawat village. Mining will be done in Block-15-42 leaving safety

distance form bank and stream for river bed blocks around the Applied Area. The river

Sand/Morrum to be won from river ghat will be exploited and it will be simultaneously

reclaimed by replenished river Sand/Morrum brought out during monsoon period. The river

Sand/Morrum mining will be done by manually from morning to evening, after evening it will

be/ can be used excavator with proper lighting. The river Sand/Morrum will be excavated by

light weight excavators/jcb & it will be directly loaded into tippers for dispatch to consumers of

kaushambi District. Water will be sprinkled in the area from where the Sand/Morrum is to be

removed before the starts and thereafter of exploitation, at regular intervals to keep the dust

suppressed at the source itself. There is no need for drilling & blasting as Sand/Morrum is soft.

Therefore, Environment and Ecology of the area remains undisturbed. The mining will be for a

thickness of 3 m only so there will be no bench will be formed. The workings will be restricted

within the allotted as per the description report given by Mining Department. Mining activities

will be carried out in a manner so that there is no obstruction to the flow of water, during rainy

season. Roads in the alloted area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not require

slopes more than 1 in 20. However, movement of trippers/ trucks after river Sand/Morrum

loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads. Block-15-42

have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways. No processing of river

Sand/Morrum will be done.

• Mining will be confined within central 3/4th width of the river. This will prevent collapse of

bank and erosion.

• It will be done leaving a safety zone of total of 1/4th of the width of the river from the

banks for bank protection.

• Excavated area will be replenished naturally due to sediment inflow from the catchment

area.

• The maximum depth of Sand/Morrum quarrying in the river bed shall not exceed 3 (three)


whichever is less.


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Conceptual Mining Plan and life of Mine.

The conceptual Mining Plan has been prepared up to the mining contract of 6 Months. It is proposed to

work the deposit by slicing of the general surface level during the first year of mining and till the end of

lease contract to exploit the mineral to its fullest extent. The proposed planned production is

60702.00cum.

CHAPTER- 5

BLASTING

The river Sand/Morrum is a loose material so no blasting is required for its mining.

CHAPTER- 6

MINE DRAINAGE

The present lease area is situated in the bank of yamuna River . Mining work will not be undertaken

during rainy season. The main river/stream will not be diverted in any case.

Drainage map of kaushambi is shown in Figure below-

Fig. Drainage map of kaushambi district


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CHAPTER – 7

STACKING OF MINERAL REJECTS & DISPOSAL OF WASTES

There is no waste or mineral rejects generation in the proposed mining of river Sand/Morrum so question

does not arise for the stacking of the same.

CHAPTER- 8

USE OF MINERAL


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The mineral river Sand/Morrum is used for the following uses and it will be dispatched in its crude form.

There will be no beneficiation or treatment before its dispatch.

• Construction material for buildings,

• Raw material for construction of dams,

• Raw material for roads construction, paving, etc.

CHAPTER- 9

MINERAL BENEFICIATION

The river Sand/Morrum will be used as building construction material so no mineral beneficiation is

required.

CHAPTER- 10

SURFACE TRANSPORT

Mode of Transport of Mineral to the Dispatch Point: -

During the Mining Plan period, the mineral produced will be loaded into trucks/dumpers/tippers, for

onward transport to the consumer as well as to the Market nearby the allotted area. The mine is

situated very close to the SH-94.

CHAPTER- 11

SITE SERVICES

The complete lease area is mineralized so it is proposed to provide site services outside the lease area

for which, land will be acquired adjoining to the lease area either on hire or on permanent basis. About

1 hectare of area will be quite sufficient to develop the site services in a building.

The building is proposed for following site services: -

• Mines manager’s office for supervision and up keeping of records.

• A rest shelter for labours to rest during lunch period.

• Water hut of drinking water.

• A store room for keeping necessary tools.

• Vocational Training Centre.

• Canteen.


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• First aid room.

• Washroom etc.

Open space for maintenance of mining machinery etc.

CHAPTER- 12

DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requirement of Technical and other supervisory staff will be as follows for the proposed systematic and

scientific mining: -

a. Mining Engineer cum - 2

1st class Mines Manager

b. H.E.M.M. Operators - 2

c. Supervisor - 2

d. Skilled Workers - 10

e. Semiskilled Workers - 20

Total - 36


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CHAPTER- 13

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

13.1 BASE LINE INFORMATION

(i) EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN

The allotted lease area of mining is river bed. There is no forest or agriculture land in

the allotted lease area. The entire allotted lease lies within river beds of yamuna River

and there will be no change in land use after operation. The river Sand/Morrum will be

replenished every year during the monsoon season. The ultimate land use of the

allotted lease area will not change.

Summary Area (in Ha)

River bed 4.0469

(ii) WATER REGIME

Surface Water: Lease area is in the bank of River yamuna the tributary of yamuna

River, which is a perennial water body.

Ground Water: Water level in wells varies 45-50m bgl. However, it varies 0-5 m

during monsoon season.

(iii) FLORA & FAUNA

Top soil layer is not present hence the area devoid off any kind of vegetation. Infect,

this is a river bank of river yamuna where mineral (river sand) is spread over the area.

Tree species like pipal, mango, Neem, Ber, Babool etc are common in nearby areas.

Shurbs like Kaner, Madar, Dhatura, Makoi, Munj are a few common species.

Amphibians and reptiles are common in such type of habitat. Species of fishes like

Indian Rohu are also common in river water.

.

(iv) CLIMATIC CONDITION

Temperature: Maximum temperature approx 47-480C during the summer season in

the month of May-June and minimum temperature 3-40C during the December-

January.

Rainfall: Average rain fall in the month of July August is around 990mm.

.

(v) SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Peoples, mainly in this area belong to Hindu community.


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Occupation

The main occupation in the area is agricultural. Teaching, small business, mining is the

other main occupations in nearby villagers.

(vi) PUBLIC BUILDING, PLACES AND MONUMENTS

The allotted area is parts of river ghats having no infrastructures, except fair weathered

connecting road for local transportation.

13.2 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT

The Sand/Morrum mining activity will have minimum adverse impact on the environment;

rather it will have beneficial impact. The removal of the Sand/Morrum from the river bed will be

confined to the dry portion of the bed. However, the following areas are affected due to

Sand/Morrum mining:

i. Dust generation during handling and transportation.

ii. Noise pollution

iii. Impact on river water quality

iv. Impact on ground water

v. Impact on flora and fauna

Some of the beneficial effects from Sand/Morrum mining activity are:

i. Regular de-siltation of the river to avoid flooding

ii. Upgradation of socio-economic level of the area

iii. Vital support to construction activity

The baseline study of the various environmental parameters is being studied for one season

except monsoon.

The study area also witnesses huge transportation activities of minerals, men, material, etc.

The data obtained from the ambient air quality analysis carried out by our EIA/EMP consultant

indicates that for a number of occasions the level of air quality was higher than the permissible

limits which is quite obvious since the area has been declared critically polluted area.

The surface water quality data shows that all the parameters are within range except the

concentration of microbial organisms. Moreover the ground water analysis data was found

within permissible limits except the dissolved mineral concentration level.

As far as the noise level is concerned, it is only during the loading and transportation of the

mineral. Moreover, no populated area found within 500 meters from the edge of the river.

There is no rare species of flora or endangered fauna in the study area. There is no eco-

sensitive area, wildlife sanctuary and national parks in 10 kms radius of the proposed

Sand/Morrum lease.

13.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Mining of river Sand/Morrum will be carried out as per the guidelines issued under Uttar

Pardesh Mineral Policy, and UP Minor Mineral Concession Rules (amended thereof).This project

is for exploitation of river Sand/Morrum necessary as construction material. The area allotted

along the river will be used for its exploitation so that it will be used in construction of various

kinds of infrastructures, building bridges, road etc.

The project involves collection of river bed material. This will also help to prevent widening of

the riverbeds and to prevent flooding off and damage to the adjoining areas. This can only be

achieved by maintaining the existing course of the river. This is ensured through the following:


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1. The maximum depth of Sand/Morrum quarrying in the river bed shall not exceed 3 (three)


whichever is less.

2. The quarrying of Sand/Morrum shall be prohibited within 300 m on both sides of any

railway bridge or any bridge falling under any National Highway/State Highway and shall

be prohibited 100 m of both sides of any other bridge.

3. No quarrying shall be permitted within 50 (fifty) meters of any public place i.e. cremation

or any religious place etc.

4. No quarrying shall be permitted within 5 (five) meters from both banks of the river.

5. The quarrying of Sand/Morrum shall be prohibited within 100 (one hundred) meters

upstream and downstream from any dam/weir or any other structure erected for irrigation

purpose.

6. No quarrying shall be permitted within 46 (forty six) meters distance from Flood control

embankments. The quarrying shall be restricted up to a depth of 1.80m within 46 (forty

six) meters to 61(sixty one) meters distance from the said embankments and shall be

further restricted up to a depth of 2.40 meters within 61 (sixty one) meters to 91(ninety

one) meters distance from the above said embankments.

7. The irrigation outlet shall be maintained at the same level as that of the river bed and in

no case the river bed level shall be permitted to be below the irrigation outlet level.

8. No quarrying shall be permitted around the infiltration well / intake well up to a distance

of 5 meters.

9. The extraction of Sand/Morrum shall be permitted only after obtaining a ‘No Objection

Certificate’ from the Water Resources Department in the case of rivers where from

irrigation channels are out flowing.

10. No quarrying of Sand/Morrum shall be permitted in any private land owned by a person

other than the settlee unless the settlee obtains the consent of the concerned land owner/

raiyat.

11. No quarrying of Sand/Morrum shall be permitted in any area which the State Government

notifies as a restricted area.

12. Water spraying along the haul roads & transportation routes to prevent air pollution.

13. Maintain the health of the transportation roads.

14. Transportation by covered trucks.

15. Maintenance of trucks to prevent spillage and noise minimization.

16. Use of proper PPE’s for the workforce is ensured.

17. No withdrawal/ pumping of water from Sand/Morrum lease areas.

18. This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. It

provides employment to the people residing in vicinity directly or indirectly by the project.

Program of afforestation, year wise for the initial five years indicating number of

plants with name of species to be afforested under different areas in hectares.

PROGRAMME FOR PLANTATION

Plantation will be carried out side the river bed, at approach road, transport road of mineral,

nearby school, Hospital, police station and the place for common utility to arrest the dust at

source. The total allotted area is 4.0469 hectare out of which 33% of the total area i.e.

1.33hectare has to be covered under plantation during the permit period. Considering 20 trees

per hectare as a tree density, the applicant will plant minimum 26 saplings within 6 month

permit period. The rainfall in the area is also inadequate hence it is essential that the saplings


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of plants should be of the variety which require minimum water and hence it is proposed to

plant 26 saplings of local variety within 6 month as recommended by the regional forest officer.

Schedule of plantation for the four year:

Place of proposed plantation: -

Plantation shall be done in the outside the river bed, at approach road, transport road of

mineral, nearby school, Hospital, police station and the place for common utility to arrest the

dust at source.

MEASURES FOR DUST SUPPRESSION

Control of Air Pollution Due To Dust, Exhaust Emissions or Fumes During Mining or

Processing Operations For Minor Mineral & Related Activities And Containing the

Same Within Permissible Limits Specified Under : -

1. Water spray will be carried out over the blasted material to avoid the dust during

loading & transportation of the minerals.

2. Water spray will be done thrice in a day over the haul road & upto 2 km from the end

point of the mining lease during the working hours.

3. Dust respirators will be provided to the drillers.

4. Proper care & frequent maintenance of machines will be done.

5. At every work place where, the air borne dust generated, to be sampled and the

concentration of the respirable dust will be determined semesterly. If any

measurement at any workplace, source the concentration in access of 50% or 75% of

the available concentration of permissible limit. Measurements shall be carried on, at

intervals not exceeding 3 months or 1 month respectively.

6. Silencers will be fitted to the dumpers.

Measures to Control Impacts of Noise: -

1. All the machineries including transport vehicles will be properly maintained to minimize

generation of noise.

2. Noise source will be isolated.

3. Attenuation between source & receival points will be incased.

4. Noise will be kept as a prime consideration while purchasing the machines.

5. Dense plantation in mining area will also reduce propagation of noise outside the core

zone.

STABILISATION AND VEGETATION OF DUMPS

There will be no waste generation from the proposed mining of Sand/Morrum (minor minerals),

so stabilization of waste will not be required.

TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF WATER FROM MINE AND BENEFICIATION PLANT

The proposed mine workings will be above the ground water table thus no measures will be

required. There will be no treatment of mineral to produce effluent hence it will not require any

management.

MEASURES FOR MINIMISING ADVERSE EFFECTS ON WATER REGIME

No impact will take place due to proposed mining activities on water quality also neither the

mineral nor any toxic substance will be discharged to the ground water.

AFFORESTATION OF TAILING PONDS

As there is no beneficiation so tailing ponds are not proposed, hence afforestation of tailing ponds

will not be required.


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PREPARATION OF DUMPING GROUND FOR STACKING TOXIC MINERAL SUBSTANCE

There will be no generation of toxic substances, due to the proposed mining. So, neither the

mineral nor any waste will require dumping ground for stacking the toxic mineral / substance.

CHAPTER-14

ANY OTHER INFORMATION


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In preparation of this Mining Plan Mrs. Prerna Chauhan Bisht Geologist has provided her assistance.

Place : Jaipur

Date :

(Arun Kumar Yadav)

RQP/ AJM/242/2003/A

RQP Validity 21st May, 2023


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PROGRESSIVEPROGRESSIVEPROGRESSIVEPROGRESSIVE

MINEMINEMINEMINE

CLOSURE PLANCLOSURE PLANCLOSURE PLANCLOSURE PLAN


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CHAPTER –1

1.0 INTRODUCTION: -

Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining of minor mineral Sand/Morrum has been granted under U.P

Minor Mineral Concession Rules 1963 by District Mining Officer, kaushambi (U.P) vide Letter No.

256/M /E-TENDER/SAND/MORRUM2017 dated 16.05.2017, for the period of 6 Month to

Sh.sureh chand dhani S/o rewadhar dhani 264 gojajali vichli haldani nainital. The total area of

mining is (10 Acres) 4.0469 Hectares approximately. The Mining Lease is granted for a period

of 6 Months from the date of permit. Copy enclosed as Annexure-II.

The proposed production capacity of Sand/Morrum is 40468 cum. The lease area lies on the

river beds of yamuna River tributaries of yamuna River in kaushambi district, U.P. The

proposed mining project land has been allotted for mining of River Sand/Morrum throughout

the riverbed of yamuna River district kaushambi (U.P).Sand/Morrums Grades as fine, medium

and coarse with ranges 0.063 mm to 0.2 mm, 0.25 mm to 0.50 mm and 0.63 mm to 2.0 mm

respectively.

In order to process further by the concern Department, an environment clearance from State

Expert Appraisal Committee is necessary. For the grant of environment clearance, preparation

and approval of Mining Plan for the said area is also one of the components. For this, the

Company has given the work of Preparation of Mining Plan to RQP- Arun Kumar Yadav, having

RQP No. RQP/AJM/242/2003/A, Validity 21st May, 2023.Consent is attached as Annexure-I.

1.1 Reasons for Closure : -

The area is freshly allotted area therefore closure of mine is not applicable at this stage.

1.2 Statutory obligations : -

The legal obligations, if any which the applicant is bound to implement like special conditions

imposed while execution of lease deed, approval of Mining Plan, directives issued by the Indian

Bureau of Mines, conditions imposed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, State or Central

Pollution Control Board or by any other organization describing the nature of conditions and

compliance position there of:

The company will implement like special conditions imposed while execution of lease deed,

approval of Mining Plan, directives issued by the Central & State Government, conditions

imposed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, State or Central Pollution Control Board or

by any other organization.

1.3 Closure plan preparation : -


264 Gojajali Vichli Haldani Nainital

1.4 Name & address and Registration Number of the Recognised person

Arun Kumar Yadav,

RQP/AJM/242/2003/A,

Validity 21st May, 2023

501, Apex Tower, Tonk Road,

P.O. Jaipur-302015(Raj.)

E-mail- [email protected]


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Website- www.overseasmintech.com

Telefax- 0141-2744509, M-+91-9460221084

1.4 Executing Agency

Mr. Suresh Chand Dhani, Authorised Signatory for Mine Plan


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CHAPTER –2

MINE DESCRIPTION

2.1 GEOLOGY

The Vindhya mountains range rises in kaushambi district and extends to the south west. The

soil is generally red and the terrain generally rocky in the District. The geological formations

met with in the area are the quartzites of Vindhyan System and Quaternary alluvium. The

quartzites are found in the central and the southern parts of the area, forming hills and

highlands. They strike NE-SW to ENE-WSW dipping at high angles towards north-west. Two

main sets of joints present in the quartzites are bedding joints and vertical dip joints. Alluvium

in the area is found in the extreme northern part and on either side of the river Ganga. It is

also found locally in scattered patches throughout the area. Alluvium of the area comprises

clay, silt, Sand/Morrum and occasionally, kankar.

The Sand/Morrumstone of this area is of upper part of Kaimur plateau. The geology of the area

belongs to Vindhayan Super Group. Geologicaly the area comprises of upper vindhyan

formations consisting of Sand/Morrumstone, quartzite and shale. Vindhyan formation is

overlain by quarternary alluvium, which was deposited on the eroded basement. Upper

vindhyayan formation represented by kaimur series are divided into two groups the upper and

lower. The lower kaimur consists of quartzite and silicified shales at the base followed by susnai

conglomerates. The top of lower kaimur is characterized by thick shales belonging to vijaigarh

shales. The upper kaimur are represented by brown to red , fine grained Sand/Morrumstone

followed by white chandraul quartzite.

3.3 LOCAL GEOLOGY

Mining area is situated in the bank of yamuna river (A tributory of yamuna River). No soil is

present in the area. River Sand/Morrum/Morrum is spread all over the area.

2.2 Reserves

Reserves Sand/Morrum in cum

Proved reserves 40468

More details are given in chapter- 3 of Mining Plan.

2.3.1 Mining Method

Mining will be done by open cast manual (semi-mechanized method )Heavy earth

moving machinery will be deployed. More details are given in chapter- 4 of Mining Plan.

2.3.2 Mineral Beneficiation

The river Sand/Morrum will be used as building construction material so no mineral

beneficiation is required.

CHAPTER –3


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REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION OF MINING PLAN INCLUDING FIVE YEAR PROGRESSIVE

CLOSURE PLAN UP TO THE FINAL CLOSURE OF MINE.

This is a freshly allotted area, so review of implementation of Mining Plan including Progressive Closure

Plan up to the final closure of mine is not applicable.

CHAPTER –4

CLOSURE PLAN

4.1 Mined out land

No proposal can be given for concurrent back-filling. Further, mined out pits will be replenished every by the river.

4.2 Water Quality Management

Mining activity (collecting sand) will be done in the bank of river yamuna. It emanates from Gangotri at Gaumukh at an elevation of 3892m.

4.3 Air Quality management

Describe the existing air quality status. The corrective measures to be taken for

prevention of pollution of air should be described:

Ambient air quality has been monitored by us and external agency. For baseline study, in each

season monitoring will be carried out on two days in a week with 24-hourly samples being

collected on each day in future as per the norms laid down by MoEF. Emission of dust due to

movement of vehicles and machineries will produce impact on air. As such there is no need for

prevention of pollution of Air quality except sprinkling of water on haul road etc. in dry season.

4.4 Waste management

Describe the type, quality and quantity of overburden, mineral reject etc. available and their

disposal practice. If no utilization of waste material is proposed, the manner in which the waste

material will be stabilized should be described. The protective measures to be taken for

prevention of siltation, erosion and dust generation from these waste materials should also be

described. If toxic and hazardous elements present in the waste material the protective

measures to be taken for prevention of their dispersal in the air environment, leaching in the

surface and ground water etc. should be described:

There is no generation of waste during mining operation, therefore, no provision of stock yard

is proposed. The entire mineral produced is useable.

4.5 Top Soil Management

There is no generation of topsoil.

4.6 Infrastructure

The existing infrastructural facilities available such as roads, aerial ropeways, conveyer belts,

railways, power lines, buildings & structures, water treatment plant, transport, water supply

sources in the area etc. and their future utilization should be evaluated on case-to-case basis.

If retained, the measures to be taken for their physical stability and maintenance should be

described. If decommissioning proposed, dismantling and disposal of building structures,

support facilities and other infrastructure like electric transmission line, water line, gas

pipeline, water works, sewer line, telephone cables, underground tanks, transportation

infrastructure like roads, rail, bridges, culverts etc, electrical equipments and infrastructures

like electrical cables, transformers to be described in connection with restoring land for further

use :


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The company will construct the mobile office cum attendance room and first aid center, work

shop as per the site selection. A rest shelter will be provided near working quarry. Provision of

potable water will be made available in the shelters.

4.7 Disposal of Mining Machinery

Mining is proposed for open cast semi-mechanized mining. Details are given in Chapter 4 of

Mining Plan.

4.8 Safety & Security

Explain the safety measures implemented to prevent access to surface openings; excavations

etc. and arrangements proposed during the mine abandonment plan and up to the site being

opened for general public should be described:

D.G.M.S. approved Safety shoes and helmets are being provided to the all workmen. During

proposed plan period there is no proposal to close the mine.

Security guards are engaged for security.

4.9 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment

This should deal with action plan for high-risk accidents like landslides, subsidence flood,

inundation in underground mines, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failure etc. and

emergency plan proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken etc. The

capability of applicant to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be required from the

local authority should also be described:

High risk factors such as landslide, subsidence flood, fire, tailing dam failure etc. are not

encountered nor anticipated during proposed five years plan period. As such, emergency plan

for quick evacuation, protective measures are not proposed. Also, no local habitant exists as

the working area is far away from the locality.

4.10 Care and Maintenance during temporary discontinuance

For every five yearly review (as given in the mining scheme), an emergency plan for the

situation of temporary discontinuance or incomplete programme due to court order or due to

statutory requirements or any other unforeseen circumstances, should include a plan indicating

measures of care, maintenances, and monitoring of status of unplanned discontinued mining

operations expected to re-open in near future. This should detail item wise status monitoring

and maintenance with periodicity and objective.

Due to unforeseen reason the mine will be a closed temporarily then proper care of workers

and staffs will be taken. Temporary discontinuance notice in the prescribed form will be sent to

the concerned authority of D.G.M.S., concerned State Government and concerned Labour

Department within the stipulated time.

Security guards to take care of the infrastructure shall be kept under the roll of the

management in case of any temporary discontinuation.

CHAPTER-5


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ECONOMIC REPERCUSSIONS OF CLOSURE OF MINE AND

MANPOWER RETRENCHMENTS

Manpower retrenchment, compensation to be given, socio – economic repercussions and remedial

measures consequent to the closure of mines should be described, specifically stating the following.

At this stage there will be no manpower retrenchment etc. in the area, hence, no proposal for these

have been discussed.

CHAPTER –6

TIME SCHEDULING FOR ABANDONMENT

Not APPLICABLE

CHAPTER –7

ABANDONMENT COST

Not APPLICABLE

CHAPTER –8

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE

The financial assurance has been calculated on the basis of following parameters:

Area considered for Financial Assurance: 4.0469ha

The amount of Financial Assurance: Rs. 60703/-

According to rule 34(6) of amended rules of UP MMCR 1963, the minimum amount as a financial

assurance is Rs. 2 lakh.

Thus the applicant shall submit a financial assurance of Rs. 2.0 Lakh as applicable to the district officer

or the officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf.

CHAPTER –9


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9.0 PLANS, SECTIONS

All relevant plans & sections have been enclosed.

1. Location Plan

2. Key Plan

3. Surface Cum Surface Geological Plan & Sections

4. Year Wise Development Plan & Sections

5. Conceptual Plan

Place : Jaipur

Date :

(Arun Kumar Yadav)

RQP/ AJM/242/2003/A

RQP Validity 21st May, 2023

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